Blood Sugar Impact of Chicken Empanadas, Chicken
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 85.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 85.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST: FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), LARD (REFINED LARD, BHA, BHT (PRESERVATIVES)), SALT, SUGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE, EGG, FILLING: CHICKEN, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, TOMATO KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS), DICED RED PEPPERS (RED PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, BLACK OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT), COOKING SHERRY, GARLIC, SALT, SOY BEAN OIL, CHICKEN FLAVOR BASE (SALT, SUGAR, PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, CHICKEN FAT, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR), SEASONING MIX (SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, PAPRIKA), GARLIC POWDER, SPICES
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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๐
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
|
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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EGG
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
|
EGG
SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ญ
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
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๐ช
Protein
|
EGG
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Chicken Empanadas, Chicken is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 44.5.
Chicken Empanadas, Chicken has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 44.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Chicken Empanadas, Chicken contains 28.2g carbs, 1.2g sugars, 1.2g fiber, and 9.4g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Chicken Empanadas, Chicken into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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